Assessments for protection needs are ongoing throughout the life of the case. The APS Specialist shall discuss with the Involved Adult and others, as appropriate, what services, if any, should be offered. The APS Specialist will make referrals for services and document in KIPS notes section.
The APS Specialist shall obtain a release of information (PPS 10210) from the Involved Adult or the legally responsible party for referral to community services.
When an Involved Adult is in need of protective services and the APS Specialist has reason to believe the Involved Adult lacks the capacity to consent, the APS Specialist shall assess whether a petition for appointment of a guardian/conservator shall be filed on behalf of the Involved Adult. If appropriate, the APS Specialist shall begin the process to secure a guardian/conservator (See PPM Section 10600 Guardian/Conservator).
Assessment shall determine appropriate service delivery. The APS Specialist shall consider least restrictive options first. If it is unclear what level of assistance the Involved Adult may need, the APS Specialist may complete the PPS 10610, Decision Making and Functional Assessment: Criteria for Legal Impairment: A Multi-Disciplinary Tool.
The following is a continuum of interventions in order of least restrictive, informal support to most restrictive, full guardianship:
When needs are identified, services are accepted by the Involved Adult, and the services cannot be completed prior to the end of the thirty (30) or sixty (60) working day investigation period, the APS Specialist shall:
The service plan shall be signed by the Involved Adult. If the Involved Adult is unable or unwilling to sign due to apparent lack of capacity, the APS Specialist shall document reason in the PPS 10500. If the Involved Adult has a guardian, the guardian must consent and sign the service plan on behalf of the incapacitated Involved Adult.
Adult Protective Service Plan (PPS 10500) shall be completed in the Documentation section of KIPS. The signed service plan shall be scanned and attached in KIPS.
The Service Plan shall be written for no more than 180 calendar days and reviewed with the supervisor every sixty (60) days or sooner if there is a change in the Involved Adult’s situation, to determine if continued services are needed.
Documentation of the review shall be in the KIPS record note section. The decision to continue provision of services shall comply with the consent provision of K.S.A. 39-1440.
When a referral is made for Guardian/Conservator, the service case shall remain open while G/C is pursued.